Zoo Day Camp Counselor (Temporary Assignment)

For more information, please email alisa_behar@vcccd.edu.

Schedule: May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (temporary full-time)
May 26, 2026 to May 30, 2026 30 hours per week 
June 1, 2026 to July 31, 2026: 40 hours per week.
August 3, 2026 to August 7, 2026: 20 hours per week 

Schedule: May 26, 2026 to August 7, 2026 (temporary part-time)
12:30 - 5:00 pm Monday-Thursday (18 hours per week)
 

WHO WE ARE 

The Ventura County Community College District (VCCCD) is a public community college district serving residents throughout Ventura County.  VCCCD's three colleges - Moorpark College, Oxnard College, and Ventura College - offer programs for transfer to four-year colleges and universities; career technical training, basic skills instruction; as well as community service, economic development, and continuing education for cultural growth, life enrichment, and skills improvement.

The Ventura County Community College District recognizes that a diverse community of faculty, staff, and administrators promotes academic excellence and creates an inclusive educational and work environment for its employees, contractors, students, and the community it serves. With the understanding that a diverse community fosters multi-cultural awareness, promotes mutual understanding and respect, and provides role models for all students, VCCCD is committed to recruiting and employing a diverse and qualified group of administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to the success of all college students.

The Ventura County Community College District does not engage in any employment practice that discriminates against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of ethnic group identification, race, color, language, accent, immigration status, ancestry, national origin, political beliefs, age, gender, sex, religion, transgender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, and/or physical or mental disability.

Develop, design, and implement creative, interactive, and age-appropriate educational activities for zoo day campers between the ages of 6-17; prepare program specific learning-related materials.  E
 
Assign animals to campers based on camper preferences, age, and experience for the purpose of preparing weekly educational presentations and performances; demonstrate proper handling and provide guidance to campers regarding safe animal handling practices. E
 
Assist campers in designing presentations and with arts and crafts projects, games, and activities. E
 
Provide information to parents and visitors regarding operations, registration procedures, and safety guidelines; review and collect day camp forms and fees.  E
 
Communicate with and provide information to the public, media, and college personnel regarding the Junior Safari Day Camp Program. E
 
Purchase food and supplies and track expenses for the zoo day camp.  E
 
Coordinate day camp activities with Animal Care and Training Program students and staff to ensure safety, compliance, and quality of educational experiences of day campers. E
 
Train and provide work direction to counselors in training. E
 
Ensure camper compliance with rules and regulations of the Animal Care and Training Program and the Teaching Zoo at Moorpark College. E
 
Check-in and release day campers according to established procedures. E
 
Provide for the physical needs of campers with regard to hydration, sun exposure, nutrition, and first-aid as needed. E
 
Maintain camp facilities, classrooms, and picnic areas in a neat and orderly manner. E
 
Operate office equipment including computers, printers, and copiers. E
 
Operate vehicles to pick up and deliver food and supplies. E
Perform related duties as assigned.

E = Essential Duties

Any combination equivalent to:
 
Education:
 
One year of college course work
 
Experience:
 
One year of experience working with non-domestic animals or one year of experience working with children in an organized recreational or educational setting

A First-Aid Certificate issued by a recognized First Aid training program
A CPR Certificate issued by a recognized CPR training program
A valid California Driver License

 
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
 
High School diploma
Animal Care and Training certificate or its equivalent
Child development certificate or its equivalent